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Fairfax Co. Attempted Abduction Deemed a Hoax
posted 10/02/09 9:05 am
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FAIRFAX, Va. - Officials say an investigation into an alleged abduction of a 15-year-old girl is now being classified as a false report.

The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday near Braeburn Drive and Hillyer Street.

Police initially reported that a student from Woodson High School was walking home from school just before 5 p.m when she claims a man in a pickup stopped and got out. The teen told police he approached and offered her a ride.

"She said no and a little physical confrontation took place. He grabbed her by the arm," said Don Godhardt of the Fairfax County (web | news) Police Department.



Police say the man tried to physically force her inside but the young teen was able to kick and punch her way out of his grasp.

Twenty-four hours after the alleged attempted abduction of the 15-year-old girl, two officers pulled over a white pickup truck on the very block of the alleged incident.

The heavy-set driver and the truck resemble the police description of the alleged suspect. However, the man driving a truck matching the victim's description was found to have no involvement.

Detectives will be seeking charges, officials confirm.

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Latest Comments on "Fairfax Co. Attempted Abduction Deemed a Hoax"
posted by: Hmm on 10:23 am on 10/02/09
I'll bet the possible suspect saw his life flash before his eyes ... good work to the Fairfax PD, both on the fast investigation and also getting to the truth.

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